Role of the United Nations
- In 1952 the UN condemned the apartheid system
- They continued to oppose it every year in the General Assembly
- 1962 UN tried to organize economic sanctions against S.A.
- Many leading industrial nations refuse to participate
- In the 1980’s they declared apartheid to be a crime against humanity
- 1961 Many in the British Commonwealth wanted to expel S.A., instead they withdrew
Summary.
In 1952 the Apartheid System was condemned by the United Nations and opposed it greatly in the general assembly for many years to come. Economic Sanctions were attempted to be organized against South Africa to remove apartheid, however leading industrial nations refused to participate. In the 1980's apartheid was officially declared a crime against humanity.
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